Use Code to Create Sweet 3-D Visualizations of Electric Fields
Here is a quick introduction to the superposition of electric fields and visualizing the E-field due to a dipole using…
How Fast Did Blue Origin’s Rocket Accelerate on Launch?
Blue Origin just relaunched the New Shepard rocket. Here is an analysis of the acceleration both for the launch and…
Melting Blizzard 2016’s Snow Would Take a Lot of Energy
In some cases, the snow accumulation from the snow storm Jonas must be melted. How much power would it take…
Could You Live on Planet Nine?
We don’t know everything about Planet Nine, but we know enough for some estimation questions. The post Could You Live…
How to Measure the Speed of Light With Lanterns, Wheels, and Planets
Light travels at a very high speed, making it difficult to measure. Here are three historic methods to measure the…
Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space
You’ve waited long enough. It’s time for a post on the physics of the Star Wars VII Starkiller Base. Spoiler…
Governors Can Design Higher Education for the Future
This is especially for new state governors. What do you need to know about higher education? The post Governors Can…
5 of the Greatest Physics Demos From the MythBusters
Looking back on the previous seasons of MythBusters, here are five great physics demos. The post 5 of the Greatest…
How to Build a Super Simple Electric Motor Out of Stuff You Already Have
This electric motor is fairly simple to build and uses materials that you can probably find around the house. The…
The Physics Behind Popping Champagne Bottles
Don’t just party on New Year’s Eve, think about the cool physics that you can see around you. The post…